Epilog Fusion Maker 12 40W CO2 vs ULS VLS3.60DT
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Longueur d'onde | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Puissance optique | 40 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Zone de travail | 610 × 305 mm | 610 × 305 mm |
| Vitesse max | 90,000 mm/min | 152,400 mm/min |
| Mise au point | Mise au point auto | Mise au point auto |
| Fonctionnalités | ||
| Enceinte | Oui | Oui |
| Assistance air | Non | Non |
| Compatible rotatif | Oui | Oui |
| WiFi | Oui | Non |
| Caméra | Oui | Non |
| Physique | ||
| Prix approx. | $9,995 | $16,891 |
| Année de sortie | 2022 | 2016 |
| Poids | 63 kg | 43 kg |
Avantages et inconvénients
Epilog Fusion Maker 12 40W CO2
Ce qu'on aime
- Lowest-cost entry into Epilog's professional ecosystem
- IRIS™ camera included — precise artwork placement at this price is unusual
- Wireless + Ethernet + USB connectivity standard
- US-made with strong local support network
- Upgrade path within Epilog family
Points d'attention
- Slowest in Epilog lineup (60 IPS / 1.5 m/s) — stepper motors, not servo
- Air compressor not included (purchased separately)
- Smallest work area in the Epilog range
- Price is significantly above hobby CO2 desktops at similar specs
ULS VLS3.60DT
Ce qu'on aime
- Larger 24"×12" work area than the VLS2.30DT at a similar footprint
- Up to 60W CO2 — enough for cutting moderately thick wood and acrylic
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free laser source swaps
- Materials database automates power/speed/focus settings
- Well-established reseller and support network in North America
Points d'attention
- Quote-only pricing through resellers — base configuration alone runs into five figures
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC via USB — no standalone control panel
- No camera registration or WiFi
- Air compressor for gas assist sold separately
- Smaller work area than ULS's Platform Series (VLS3.75/4.75/6.75)
Matériaux compatibles
Epilog Fusion Maker 12 40W CO2
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ULS VLS3.60DT
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Le Epilog Fusion Maker 12 40W CO2 coûte 9,995 $ (41 % de moins) que le ULS VLS3.60DT, proposé à 16,891 $.
Le ULS VLS3.60DT offre 33 % de puissance optique en plus (60W contre 40W).
Les deux machines partagent la même zone de travail de 610 × 305 mm.
Le ULS VLS3.60DT atteint une vitesse maximale 41 % supérieure (152,400 mm/min contre 90,000 mm/min).
Côté fonctionnalités, le Epilog Fusion Maker 12 40W CO2 dispose de une caméra, contrairement au ULS VLS3.60DT; le Epilog Fusion Maker 12 40W CO2 dispose de la connectivité WiFi, contrairement au ULS VLS3.60DT.